'There's a reason van life is so popular': Couple reveal how they spent $17,700 converting an old school bus into a cosy home (and why you should too)

A married couple have revealed how they converted a disused school bus into a holiday home on wheels - and why it's something everyone should consider.
Matt Myaard, a 29-year-old physician's assistant and his wife Emily, a 28-year-old high school teacher, spent five months and more than $17,700 (£13,500) on the project, and say they are now hooked on travelling around America in it.
The pair, from Holland, Michigan, ripped out the seats and taught themselves from scratch how to rewire the electric, add plumbing and install a sink before taking it on its first spin in the Colorado... read more

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